CO129-220 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [1-3] — Page 478

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Iquadron in this harbour and at

I learn from that the Clincess for

in

other points, whence it could, in the count has given frech subs instructions for the

of war being declared, strike recet...

protection of the fre

Settlements at the t

I beedily steps in these seas, and, if possible men-of-war. The t

and effectively at the Russian Porto, during the he absence of our highes

asin a blow at Wladivostock, the

and American Squad will give all the an that their limited in

cheef Russian arsenal in the Pacific, permit.

which is distant

distant by

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ten

days

s team only eight-

Moreover, the "Wiveri

and "Tweed " (reserve shiper) have been but in Commission for the defence of this harbour, while torpedor, and submarine mines are being got ready, and will be quaterially assisted by Ithe flotilla of

belonging to the Colonial Government,

steano-launches

which I have directed to be armed and

equipped

equipped for theat purpose. On land,

the new forts which are

being created

at the capcuse of the Colony, are being

pucked forward as

while, a.

among

fast as possible; other Incasures of precautions.

steps have been taken for victualling the

On the

Garrison for several monthes 14th instant, the General Commanding ordered all the Batteries to be fully

Inanned, so that every Ofpier and

Soldier

rway

know his proper post in

an hostile attack. A body of

Case of an

-regular Infantry, accorupanied by thee Volunteer Artillery with their light Mountain guns,

was also exercised

Is holding the pass by totuck aw ow the south side enemy landing

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